Steele wheels for winter fitment test (pics) they fit!

[Mantihts]

Anything will do!

These are the best pictures I have of the wheels from last winter. Same as OP has. Don't have any pictures of my calipers because I keep forgetting but I wouldn't have kept them on if they caused any sort of issues.

 

[RedGiant217]

Other than $$, I'm not sure why I would put a set of steel wheels on a car like a CTR.

Heavier wheels aren't a bad thing for winter driving.

 

[Mantihts]

I run a winter wheel and tire set up here in Colorado mostly so that I can get to work everyday (and, really, to driver faster and safer). I bought a set of 18 Gram Lights 57DR for a winter set up. Other than $$, I'm not sure why I would put a set of steel wheels on a car like a CTR. I certainly would not want to look at the steel wheels for 6 months of the year. And, when you sell the CTR, a good aftermarket wheel can be sold, recouping some of the initial costs.

I paid just under 500CAD for my steel wheels, so much less than your setup. Having the flexibility to stay on a steel wheel into the spring thaw is also a plus - I don't have to worry about all the potholes that were widened, and all the streets that were destroyed during the winter that are hiding under their puddles (pools) of water.

 

[BryanCO]

Heavier wheels aren't a bad thing for winter driving.

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I paid just under 500CAD for my steel wheels, so much less than your setup. Having the flexibility to stay on a steel wheel into the spring thaw is also a plus - I don't have to worry about all the potholes that were widened, and all the streets that were destroyed during the winter that are hiding under their puddles (pools) of water.

I get the $$ savings but I don’t get the economy car look of steel wheels on a car like a CTR. But each to either own.

 

[TheCanadian]

Steelies look much better without the jacks !

 

[TypeR(black)]

I am considering steel wheels for the winter, in order to shield rotors/calipers/brakes from all the road salt and grime, in order to reduce corrosion and keep things clean. I just replaced rear rotors, caliper brackets, brake pads and spring clips, in order to make them like new again. I also use a steel brush to remove all rust from the axle and hub assembly, and coat with a corrosion inhibitor.

I would go with aluminum rims for the winter, if I could find a design that is closed off, in order to shield the rotors and brakes. $$s is not the issue for me. The issue if finding a solution that keeps rotors and brakes clean, and meets required fitment. 07/10/23

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